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After the Freefall, What to Expect from Commodity Prices
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After the Freefall, What to Expect from Commodity Prices

EIU, 2015


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  • Analytical
  • Visionary

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The drop in commodity prices in 2015, along with the prospect of rising interest rates in the United States and declining demand from China, clouds the outlook for raw materials in 2016. However, as this expert analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit points out, 2016 could be the year in which commodity prices finally stabilize after four years of consistent declines. Although getAbstract never offers investment advice, it recommends this perceptive review and forecast to economists, investors and executives in commodity-related businesses.

Take-Aways

  • Plunging oil prices are igniting renewed fears among commodity investors. Commodity demand from China has plummeted, while lower prices are hurting exporting nations.
  • But the prices of industrial raw materials should rise by 3.3% in 2016 and 4.6% in 2017, as production tightens.
  • Ample supplies and output will suppress oil prices. Sustained oil consumption growth beyond 2015 will depend on the health of the emerging economies.

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The Economist Intelligence Unit is an independent research and analysis organization.


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